Could this be a hybrid?

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I just got a new work truck and honestly, I don’t know much about it. It’s super quiet sometimes, but then it really pulls when I need it. Comparing it to the other trucks, I noticed my dashboard doesn’t show RPM on the left side but has a green battery gauge that moves when I drive or brake.

Does this mean it’s a hybrid?

Sorry if this sounds dumb; I feel like I’ve been out of the loop with new cars, and this one’s amazing. I might even consider getting one like it for myself!

Didn’t see a Q&A tag here, so I posted as a meme.

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Yeah, it’s a hybrid for sure.

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Tyler said:
Yeah, it’s a hybrid for sure.

Thanks for confirming!

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You can definitely tell it’s a hybrid because of the power gauge on the dash. Instead of an RPM gauge, it shows how much power is going to the engine when you hit the gas. When the needle swings left, it’s showing the power being recaptured by regenerative braking. If you watch it while braking or coasting, it’ll show the energy that’s being stored.

More details here if you’re curious:

https://www.mavericktruckclub.com/forum/threads/maverick-hybrid-can-someone-explain-the-the-gauge-on-the-far-left-please.25121/

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@Zeke
That’s super helpful, thanks a lot!

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Yep, it’s definitely a hybrid.

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Tavi said:
Yep, it’s definitely a hybrid.

Appreciate the confirmation!

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Nah, that’s just the steering wheel you’re looking at.

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Ashton said:
Nah, that’s just the steering wheel you’re looking at.

“My girlfriend handed me a phone and said it was my dad. I told her, ‘That’s not my dad; it’s a phone!’ Then I threw it on the ground!”

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@Keegan
This is hilarious! I can’t resist a classic dad joke.

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>Didn’t see a Q&A tag, so I posted as a meme.

:joy:

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Yes, it’s a hybrid.

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Laken said:
Yes, it’s a hybrid.

Thanks for replying!

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It’s a hybrid, for sure.

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Nice Sky-Dweller watch you got there!

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Micah said:
Nice Sky-Dweller watch you got there!

Thanks! It even matches the truck’s look.

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If it can fly, it’s a Skybrid :grin::ok_hand:t2:

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What a pointless question.

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I know you’re just curious, but imagine how many people who are against hybrids or EVs would change their minds if they just tried one!